Sustainability - Articles - Page 116 | Adhesives & Sealants Industry

Photovoltaic Materials Market to Grow 9% Annually Through 2018

December 2, 2013

Massive oversupply and downward price pressure have reportedly created the misconception that the solar industry suffered from industry-wide commoditization.

Massachusetts Ranked Most Energy-Efficient State

November 27, 2013

Energy efficiency measures are thriving in state capitals around the U.S., with several states taking major steps that have improved their ranks.

Atlas Partners with Pearl Laboratories for Photovoltaic Testing

November 5, 2013

Atlas Material Testing Technology recently announced it has entered into an alliance with Pearl Laboratories.

2013 ASI Readers' Choice Awards

We created the ASI Readers’ Choice Awards to celebrate all of the industry’s hard work and ingenuity.

November 1, 2013

Innovation truly drives the success of the adhesives and sealants industry. We created the ASI Readers’ Choice Awards to celebrate all of the industry’s hard work and ingenuity.

Regulatory Review: Holistic Environmental Regulation

Lifecycle assessments will likely play a major role in future environmental regulations.

Michael Schmeida

November 1, 2013

One argument many industries have against environmental regulation has been that it often ignores a holistic view of a product and instead focuses on only one attribute (e.g., volatile organic compounds, or VOCs).

Ensuring Floor Covering Sustainability

“Green” floor coverings are only as environmentally friendly as the adhesives and other materials used in their installation.

Robert Kravitz

November 1, 2013

Floor covering manufacturers have made considerable progress in developing coverings, both hard and soft, that are healthier for building users because they have less impact on the environment.

Using Bio-Waste and Other Alternatives as Green Adhesives

Waste materials can be reused to develop renewable and even biodegradable products.

Shri Thanedar, Ph.D.

November 1, 2013

The use of bio-waste and other alternatives to produce green adhesive products is growing in popularity due to increased industry regulations and a steady public opinion to support green products.